Overview
SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and the Propulsion Technician (Starship) role involves building and testing propulsion assemblies for maximum reliability in extreme environments.
Responsibilities
- Deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality propulsion.
- Collaborate with engineering and leadership to achieve component delivery rate in a reliable manner.
- Set the standard for a rigorous and efficient technician team by operating with high efficiency and utilization across a broad mix of products.
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications and work/test instructions, and communicate daily work completion to report to leadership.
- Execute daily precision manufacturing tasks, including assembling and fitting subassemblies for fluid systems.
- Conduct proof pressure testing on assemblies and hi-pot electrical testing for insulation integrity.
- Troubleshoot failure modes and collaborate with design, tooling, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing/assembly, welding, or testing role OR completion from a relevant trade school.
- 3+ years of aerospace component testing experience preferred.
- Trained in assembly or testing of propulsion, aviation or aerospace hardware.
- High pressure testing knowledge.
- High voltage testing knowledge.
- A&P license preferred.
- Experience and knowledge operating brazement furnace.
- Experience working with thin-walled tubing.
- Experience working with Inconel, titanium, aluminum, nickel, and stainless steel.
- Knowledge of orbital tube welding (OTW).
- Lean manufacturing (5S) knowledge and experience.
- High attention to detail for safety and accuracy of testing procedures.
- Experience with pressure/temperature/flow measurement devices and mechanical/electrical systems.
- Strong mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Basic computer experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate with engineering and production teams at all levels.
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
Benefits
- 401k
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
Additional Information
- Must be able to travel to other sites if needed.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs assisted and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work first shift (~4:00am – ~2:30PM) or second shift (~2:30PM – ~1:00AM).
- Must be able to support overtime and weekend work requests.